EHS Manager

We are Prestone (subsidiary of Recochem) - Since 1927, Prestone® has protected drivers and their vehicles with cutting-edge products. From its iconic yellow jug antifreeze / coolant to its innovative stop leak line, the Prestone® brand honors its 90-year history by keeping its groundbreaking formulas laps ahead of the competition.

Your Role at Prestone

Our Freehold, NJ & New Rochelle, NY (POR) Plant is looking for a self-motivated, reliable, and detail-oriented EHS Specialist to be part of our growing team. Reporting to the Corporate Director, Environment Health Safety & Quality, Recochem Americas, the EH&S Specialist implements and oversees Environmental, Health and Safety Corporate programs and maintains compliance with Federal, State and Company regulations.

This position has oversight of two locations, Prestone Freehold (75%) and New Rochelle, NY (25%).

What You’ll Be Doing

Environmental, Health and Safety Responsibilities :

• In line with the corporate strategy, the Specialist implements, manages, and maintains the Recochem / PRESTONE USA Environmental, Health and Safety programs in accordance with corporate programs, all legal and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Maintains current knowledge of OSHA, EPA & DOT regulations and communicates OSHA regulatory information to management.
• Develop cross-functional partnerships to drive initiatives and leverage internal resources.
• Leads the systems and processes to identify all Hazards associated with all of our operations and then implements the appropriate Hazard controls to mitigate risk.
• Conducts EH&S reviews of new products, chemicals and processes entering PRESTONE facility and implements new Hazard control systems.
• Ensure all products are labeled and are in compliance with GHS and SDS standards.
• Ensures site has all required PPE on hand and the PPE is up to date.
• Implement and lead the EHS Program to improve safety, minimize occupational health and safety risks and ensure a safety-first culture at all levels of the organization.
• Implements the necessary EH&S audit / inspection program for our operation and then conducts EH&S audits / inspections and follows up on corrective actions with departments.
• Coordinates incident reporting and injury / illness recordkeeping for facility.
• Administers EH&S training programs required for our operation and tracks / keeps record of our training log.
• Provides and ensures training is completed for all employees, visitors and contractors.
• Develops and leads communication of EH&S program, requirements, updates, issues and progress to Corporate and stakeholders as necessary.
• Provides day-to-day support and engagement with site personnel in executing assigned safety programs and projects.
• Responsible for accident prevention through safety audits, implementing and managing safety committees and teams, monitoring safety metrics, leading safety toolbox talks, providing education and training, etc.
• Leads, coordinates and provides ongoing development to ensure the organization is prepared in the case of an emergency.
• Key leader for development of emergency response plans and programs; key leader for emergency response team (ERT).
• Develops program to manage and maintain SDS for our operation : Raw materials, Maintenance and Supply chemicals and Manufactured products; Internal Notification and Customer Distribution.
• Maintains EH&S related documents and records
• Other duties as assigned.

Regulatory Responsibilities :

What You’ll Bring

Education and / or Experience

Computer Skills

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and walk the plant floor. The employee is frequently required to walk; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee reports directly to the Corporate EHS Director of Recochem Americas but must be able to work closely with the plant Specialist of PRESTONE USA who has functional authority also. Employee is exposed to hot or cold temperatures. The employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and in high places. The noise level in the work environment can be loud.

The company reserves the right to change or alter this job description at any time.

What You Will Get

PRESTONE offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits including health, wellness, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance. You can plan for your future with PRESTONE's retirement savings options including employer match. PRESTONE also recognizes the importance of continuing education and offers Education Assistance to our employees to encourage continued personal development and growth.